Anja Lappalainen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameAnja Annikki•Lappalainen (-Levamo)
Used nameAnja•Lappalainen
Born12 October 1917 in Kotka, Kymenlaakso (FIN)
Died30 September 1987 (aged 69 years 11 months 18 days) in Lahti, Päijät-Häme (FIN)
AffiliationsKotkan Uimaseura, Kotka (FIN)
NOC Finland

Biography

Anja Lappalainen was a Finnish swimmer who represented Kotkan Uimaseura. At the 1936 Berlin Olympics Lappalainen competed in the 200 metres breaststroke. She finished in fourth place in her heat and did not progress to the semi-finals.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) FIN Anja Lappalainen
200 metres Breaststroke, Women (Olympic) 15